Mark Boughton, Neighbor

Serving his fifth term in office, Mayor Boughton has made great strides in our city. Born and raised in Danbury, Mayor Boughton attended Danbury public schools and graduated from Danbury High School in 1982. Upon gradation, he remained in his home state and attended Central Connecticut State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. He went on to receive his Master's Degree from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and was employed as a Social Studies teacher at Danbury High School. A highly regarded educator, he has been and continues to be a leading advocate of quality education for all children.

Having always had a deep love for public service, Mark served three years as Connecticut's 138th District State Representative. During that time, Boughton achieved a perfect voting record in the General Assembly, where he was ranking member of the Environment Committee, as well as member of the Education Committee.

While in office, Mayor Boughton has been committed to the revitalization of downtown, infrastructure improvement, retiring the skating rink debt, blocking local casino development, improving neighborhoods and citizen-government technology as well as a top notch educational system. His "People Over Politics" philosophy has evolved into a bi-partisan form of governing.

In the last two years Mayor Boughton has dedicated himself to downsizing and reorganizing our government, solid financial management, upgrading and modernizing our schools, enacting new legislation to protect our children and our neighborhoods, delivering new customer service tools such as Cityline 311, phone and email notification, Danbury Television (DTV) and drastic public safety improvements. A new technologically advanced Police Station was opened in April of 2009. A new focus on improving the structure and efficiency of the Police force will continue to take place throughout 2009.

Mayor Boughton is devoted to making Danbury the "greatest place to live work and be educated." The Mayor is married to Phyllis Boughton, who is his biggest supporter. Phyllis is also the owner and manager of Connecticut Kitchen and Bath located in Danbury.